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Morningside home to two historic houses
Morningside is a quiet neighborhood just a mile east of downtown Knoxville. “Proximity to downtown makes this an attractive area,” says Chris Cockerille, a realtor since 2005 with FYVE Tennessee, LLC. “Especially for people who want things to do.” The neighborhood may have a growth spurt due to the new Smokies baseball stadium and downtown. Knoxville’s history is preserved in two historic houses, now museums, in Morningside. The welcoming Mabry-Hazen House Museum holds 130 years of Knoxville history, through the occupation of both Union and Confederate soldiers to Evelyn Hazen’s case against Ralph Scharringhaus, who promised to marry her but didn’t follow through. She sued and won. The Beck Cultural Exchange Center, established in 1975, was created in protest of the Urban Renewal projects in the area. The Beck house, now a museum, was used as an Urban Renewal site office. “The area was one of the markets for urban renewal,” says Briana Slanagan, Archivist at the Beck Cultural Exchange Center. “Thankfully, the community was able to stop them from doing too much damage.”
The Mabry Hazen House is on the US National Register of Historic Places.
This sculpture sits at Beck Cultural Center and is a tribute to Thomas Strickland.
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Sunday Market and Victorian Séance Experience
Each Sunday from June to September, locals head to the Eastside Sunday Market at Dr. Walter Hardy Memorial Park for fresh produce and specialty items. The Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum hosts year-round events and programs, including an annual fall festival. For entertainment closer to home, the Mabry-Hazen House holds a historically accurate Victorian Séance Experience and other historically themed events throughout the year. The Beck Cultural Center organizes an annual Eighth of August Jubilee, which lasts four days and includes a summer concert with line dancing, food, vendors, games and a party on the lawn. Residents visit downtown Knoxville to see a concert, watch a movie or catch a game.
The Beck Cultural Center was established to preserve the history of East TN African Americans.
The Mabry Hazen House was a strategic site for Union and Confederate forces in the Civil War.
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Colonial Revival and Craftsman Bungalow
Homes in the area consist of Colonial Revival and ranch styles with restored 1930s Craftsman bungalows. Newer builds are mostly townhouses and condominiums, often built in contemporary styles with modern amenities. Homes in the area range from $150,000 to $350,000.
Grand Vintage homes line the streets of Morningside as you get closer to downtown Knoxville.
You can find beautifully remodeled Colonial homes in Morningside.
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Alex Haley Heritage Square in Morningside Park
Morningside Park is a popular outdoor spot for residents. The open terrain offers opportunities for picnicking and field sports. An 18-hole, newly redesigned disc golf course is often alive with team games. Within the park is Alex Haley Heritage Square, where a 13-foot bronze statue of author Alexander Haley stands. Just a few minutes from the neighborhood, The Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum houses 47 acres of land with walking trails, gardens and historic architecture.
Haley Heritage Square serves as a tribute to Alex Haley, the Pulitzer Prize author of "Roots".
Haley Heritage Square Park sits inside Morningside Park and features a playground for kids.
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Market Square and Lucy Tienda Mexicana
Residents dine in downtown Knoxville near Market Square, less than a ten-minute drive away. Residents enjoy burgers and bourbon from Stock & Barrel. Nearby is locally owned Earth To Old City, carrying products from local and international vendors. Parking is limited at Calhoun’s On the River, a local favorite serving barbeque and craft beer. Residents shop at the nearby Lucy Tienda Mexicana for fresh fruit and vegetables. More restaurants and chains can be found near the University of Tennessee.
Tomato Head in Market Square offers up healthy food options such as this Tuscan Chicken.
Cafe 4 is one of the hotspots that locals frequent in Market Square.
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Global Leadership school
Recognized as a Global Leadership school, Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy, receiving a C-plus rating on Niche, offers students learning opportunities to foster their cultural awareness and leadership skills. Students continue to Vine Middle Magnet School, receiving a C-plus on Niche. Austin-East Magnet High School, a C-plus rated school, offers an English Language Learners program for students learning English as a second language.
Sarah Moore Greene Elementary School serves students in Pre-K through 5th grade.
Austin-East Magnet High School is on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue.
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James White Parkway and biking paths
James White Parkway runs along Morningside, providing access to downtown Knoxville. The neighborhood has bus routes to the downtown area, though biking tends to be faster. “Biking is popular. There are many biking paths in the area,” says Cockerille.
Morningside has great access to Knoxville's public transit, KAT, with multiple bus stops.
Morningside neighborhood sits on the East side of downtown Knoxville.
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Important to know
2019 and 2020 saw significant flooding in Knoxville due to storms and heavy rainfall. The Morningside community is near the edge of the Tennessee River, and waters can rise past Riverside Drive, a road off James White Parkway.
Morningside experiences 4 distinct seasons and has vibrant color in the Fall.
Morningside Park sits just on the outskirts of downtown Knoxville.
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Parks in this Area
Governor Ned McWherter/ Riverside Landing Park
Dr Walter Hardy Park
Picnic Area
Parking Lot
Amphitheater
Haley Heritage Square
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Morningside Park
Disc Golf
Picnic Area
Trails
Babe Ruth Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Harriet Tubman Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Tennis
Transit
Airport
McGhee Tyson
32 min drive
Bus
Groner Dr Wb & Magnet Pl
Bus
Mlk Eb & Vine Middle Sch
Bus
Dandridge Ave Eb & Hazen St
Bus
Crestview St Sb & Riverside Dr
Bus
Mlk Eb & Cruze St
Bus
Bethel Ave Wb Before Sanders St.
Bus
Hill Ave Nb & Regency Park
Morningside Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Morningside, Knoxville sell after 113 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Morningside, Knoxville over the last 12 months is $375,000, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,631
Median Age
34
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$18,236
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$33,306
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
80.1%
College Graduates
12.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.9%
% Population in Labor Force
48.3%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
12''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
37/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
32/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
41/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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